Teddi Mellencamp is turning heads with a new romance while navigating the aftermath of a high-profile divorce, and battling stage 4 melanoma.
The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star has been spotted with a mystery man, who an insider confirmed to be her new boyfriend.
Teddi Mellencamp Spotted With Mystery Man
On a sunny Sunday in Encino, Los Angeles, Mellencamp was seen sharing affectionate moments with a new, unidentified man.ement
Pictures obtained by the Daily Mail showed the couple, dressed in casual workout attire, appearing deeply connected during a jog, with the man wrapping his arms around Mellencamp and planting a kiss on her cheek.
In a tender gesture, he adjusted her hat, protecting her scalp amid her ongoing cancer treatment.
Although the man's identity remains undisclosed, a source confirmed to the outlet that Mellencamp "is dating him" and is very "happy."
Mellencamp Opens Up About Dating Again
Following her split from Edwin Arroyave, Mellencamp has re-entered the dating scene with optimism.
During the January 24 episode of the "Diamonds in the Rough" podcast, she told co-host Erika Jayne she had gone on dates following her split from Arroyave.
She revealed per Bravo TV, "It sounds crazy, but I've gone on a couple of dates. Yes." Mellencamp revealed she signed up for the dating app Hinge and shared her experience.
She said, "o I signed up for [the dating app] Hinge and I was like, 'This is a freaking joke. Why are only 28-year-olds reaching out to me? Like why?' And then I realized it's because I had my age down too low. I don't need to be dating a 28-year-old. I mean, they're hot, but I don't need it."
Mellencamp added, "There was somebody who messaged me and just complimented one of the photos and it was weird. I recognized his face. I was like, 'I know him.' So, I let it sit for a couple of days."
Teddi Mellencamp Reflects On Divorce from Edwin Arroyave
Mellencamp announced her divorce from Arroyave, her husband of 13 years, in November 2024. Shortly after, a source claimed that infidelity with her horse trainer, Simon Schroeder, had been the catalyst for her shock split
Mellencamp finally broke her silence on the end of her marriage during an appearance on "The Skinny Confidential" podcast in February.
She shared, "Me and Edwin had some of the most amazing years and the most amazing times, and when we met it was hot and it was all the things, and then there would be somebody else."
The mother of three continued, "And I'd be like, 'It's okay, I'm gonna work through it, I'm gonna make him love me more!' Then you have kids, and things happen. Probably at the point in time when Edwin was ready to start working on it and really change, I probably stopped."
Mellencamp also said, "But I never told him I was checked out. I think that's the problem."
She admitted that Arroyave began working on himself to save their marriage, but it was too late by then.
"I think I had resentment or animosity or fear of ever being open again, so then I just closed off," she noted.
Despite the separation, Mellencamp has expressed gratitude for Arroyave's support during her health struggles, referring to him as a "pretty good divorce buddy" as he assisted her post-surgery.
Mellencamp's Battle With Stage 4 Melanoma
In February, Mellencamp revealed that, after weeks of "severe and debilitating headaches," doctors discovered the cancer had spread to her brain and lungs.
She underwent emergency surgery to remove four brain tumors and has been undergoing immunotherapy treatments.
Despite the severity of her diagnosis, she has pressed on bravely and remained open about the challenges of her treatment, including coping with hair loss.
Teddi Mellencamp's Tumors Have 'Shrunk'
In April, Mellencamp shared a major breakthrough in her ongoing cancer journey, revealing her tumors have "significantly shrunk" after a series of scans.
In a heartfelt Instagram video, she said doctors are optimistic and believe the treatment is working. "I will be back to myself and feeling good," she assured fans.
Maintaining a positive outlook, she credited her resilience and humorously referenced her doctor's encouragement, "You got that Mellencamp blood, so you're good."
Despite previous setbacks, including the cancer's progression to stage 4, the update lifted the spirits of both Mellencamp and her supporters.
Teddi Mellencamp has been spotted packing on the PDA with a mystery new boyfriend - just months after announcing her divorce from Edwin Arroyave following an alleged affair with her horse trainer.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 43, appeared totally smitten with her new lover in Encino, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, on Sunday.
The couple could barely keep their hands to themselves as they enjoyed a jog together amid her ongoing cancer battle.
In photos exclusively obtained by the Daily Mail, Mellencamp's new beau wrapped his arms around her from behind, before pulling her close and planting a kiss on her cheek.
In another heartfelt moment, he sweetly adjusted her hat, worn to protect her bald scalp.
Mom-of-three Mellencamp - dressed casual in a khaki waterproof and navy-blue jogging bottoms - now has stage 4 melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer.
Teddi Mellencamp smiles bright out with a mystery man
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Teddi Mellencamp has been spotted packing on the PDA with a mystery man in new pictures obtained exclusively by Daily MailÂ
Her new mystery man wrapped his arms around her as they walked in Encino, Los Angeles
In February, she announced that, after weeks of 'severe and debilitating headaches', doctors discovered the cancer has spread to her brain and lungs.
Despite the serious diagnosis, Mellencamp is bravely pressing on, telling fans in April: 'Iâm just thinking about all the goals that I have for the future for myself and for my kids.'
And she certainly seemed in good spirits on Sunday, with her new man also opting for comfortable workout gear, donning a white T-shirt and black sweatpants. His short-sleeved top revealed his heavily tattooed arms.
While his identity is not yet known, a source confirmed that Mellencamp 'is dating him' and is very 'happy.'
In March, Mellencamp said that she was throwing herself back into the dating scene following her divorce.
Speaking in a podcast interview, she said: '[I've] already been on more dates with new people.
'Well, I'm on a second date. So, I went on a first date, pre-the thing, and then I went on a second date yesterday actually. He's really cute and nice.'
Mellencamp divorced Arroyave, her husband of 13 years, in November.
Shortly after, a source claimed to the Daily Mail that infidelity with her horse trainer Simon Schoreder had been the catalyst for her shock split.
Mellencamp couldnât stop smiling as she was photographed with her new love interest
In one tender moment, he wrapped himself around Mellencamp and planted a kiss on her cheek
Dressed in a white t-shirt and joggers, the mystery man showed off his various tattoos
The couple appeared to have been out on a run before they stopped to embrace each other
During one sweet moment, the mystery man was seen readjusting Mellencamp's cap
At one point, the hunk held onto Mellencamp's hand as they walked through the neighborhoodÂ
Mellencamp's new romance comes seven months after she announced her divorce after after 13 years of marriage
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Nearly two months after the news of Mellencamp and Arroyave's separation and the affair scandal came to light, horse trainer Schoreder's wife Karli Postel also filed for divorce.
Postel had been pregnant at the time of the alleged affair.
In her divorce papers, she cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, with their date of separation listed as September 22, 2024.
Mellencamp finally broke her silence on the end of her marriage in February.
'Me and Edwin had some of the most amazing years and the most amazing times, and when we met it was hot and it was all the things, and then there would be somebody else,' she confessed.
'And I'd be like, "It's OK, I'm gonna work through it, I'm gonna make him love me more!" Then you have kids and things happen,' she continued.
'Probably at the point in time when Edwin was ready to start working on it and really change, I probably stopped.'
Mellencamp announced her divorce from her Edwin Arroyave of 13 years in November. The former couple share three children: Slate, 12, son Cruz, 10, and daughter Dove, four (Pictured in 2019)
Mellencamp's horse trainer Simon Schroeder pictured with his estranged wife Karli Postel
Teddi Mellencamp attempts the 'Titanic Challenge' with her son